Deadline: 17 March 2017
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus is seeking applications for its “Collaborative Heritage Management” to support preservation and conservation of the Republic of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage.
ARISC program, generously funded by Project Discovery!, seeks to foster joint work between American and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts.
Program Examples
Examples of potential projects include:
- Restoration of threatened archaeological remains
- Stabilization of historical resources
- Long-term protection for archaeological sites or historical monuments
- Curation and permanent exhibition of heritage materials
- Cataloging and recording of collections
- Digitization of heritage materials for wider public access
- Enhancement of conservation lab facilities
- Advanced training for specialists
Funding Information
- Grants will typically not exceed $4000.
- Awards are usually made for a period of 12 months during which the work described in the proposal must be completed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals are submitted jointly by a team of two or more scholars and/or specialists.
- At least one must be a citizen of the U.S. and one a citizen of the Republic of Armenia.
- Proposals must show evidence of endorsement from all relevant institutions in Armenia in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the undertaking.
- These grants are not intended for primary research.
- The participants must demonstrate that the project requires true collaboration between both PIs, as well as active participation by both PI’s in all aspects of the work required to complete the project.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: United States and Armenia.
For more information, please visit Collaborative Heritage Management.